Trip from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

255.6 mi

411 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 31m ★

6 AM

4h 45m

8 AM

5h 12m

10 AM

4h 54m

12 PM

4h 51m

3 PM

4h 55m

5 PM

5h 10m

8 PM

4h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Killeen, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Ingleside, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX covers 255.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, South Fort Hood Street, Interstate 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.8 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 255.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Veterans Memorial Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Fort Hood Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interstate 35	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 130	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 183 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 183	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Colorado Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 183	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Veterans Memorial Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Ingleside, TX.

Start on the route

75 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left

82 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

34 mi · 37 min · South Fort Hood Street

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Continue on North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

0.2 mi · 21 sec · TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

Continue straight

59 mi · 54 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 183 South: Lockhart

Continue on United States Highway 183

0.5 mi · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

Continue on North Colorado Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · North Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

Turn left onto East Pierce Street

5.0 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street

Continue on North United States Highway 183

43 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183

Continue on North Esplanade Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · North Esplanade Street

Continue on South US Highway 183

2.0 mi · 2 min · South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

27 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

Continue on North Jefferson Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street

Continue on South US Highway 183

23 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

Continue on North Alamo Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Alamo Street

Continue on North Alamo Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Alamo Street

Turn left onto East Empresario Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

Turn right

9.6 mi · 9 min

Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

10.0 mi · 11 min · Farm to Market Road 136

Turn left onto State Highway 188

7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188

Turn right onto FM 1069 North

6.8 mi · 9 min · FM 1069 North

Continue on North Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 127.8 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 127.8 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ingleside, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Killeen, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Killeen, TX

This is one driving day of about 255.6 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Killeen, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.8 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

128 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ingleside, TX

The final approach into Ingleside, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ingleside, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.04 one way

$78.09 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$42.79	$85.58
premium	$4.59	$46.20	$92.40
diesel	$5.64	$56.79	$113.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.7	0	$26.84	$12.27
Efficient EV	63.9	0	$22.37	$10.22
EV Truck/SUV	102.2	1	$35.78	$16.36

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Killeen, TX

Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

3:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ingleside, TX

Afternoon in Ingleside on Sunday

Local time

3:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX covers 255.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, South Fort Hood Street, Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.8 miles from Killeen, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.